Pinto Arch

The Pinto Arch is a little off the direct route to the famous Corona Arch.About halfway along the Corona Arch trail, there are two junctions that are easily identified by large signs (once on the way there and once on the way back from/to the Corona Arch). If you have some time and are fit, you can make a detour to the Pinto Arch. On this detour, you are almost alone :-)I liked the detour. After the crowds on the trail to the Corona Arch, the lonely path over the slickrock, the climb up to the top of the Pinto Arch and the break below the Pinto Arch were really good. From there you have a great view of the Colorado and on the way back you have a good view of the trail and the parking lot at the trailhead.

The journey to this arch is superb and indeed much less busy. The walk itself is beautiful and offers magnificent views. Definitely worth the detour.

Do on the way or return from corona arch